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​Santoku

The Santoku is an all purpose knife with a round tip. The blade is shorter and thinner, making it perfect for home cooking. Santoku literally means “three virtues”, and can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables. 

​The most versatile and one of the most popular knives that a cook can have today is a Japanese all purpose chefs knife known as a Santoku knife. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special.

Seisuke AUS10 Mirror Crossed Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm Black Pakka wood (ferrule: Green Pakka wood) Handle

£160.00
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The Seisuke AUS10 stainless steel knife with a "Mirror Crossed" design, a Kiritsuke-style Santoku shape, and an 180mm blade length. It features a black pakka wood handle with a green pakka wood ferrule. The AUS10 steel is durable, easy to sharpen, and holds an edge well. The Kiritsuke Santoku is a versatile, all-purpose knife for chopping vegetables, meat, and fish. 


Specifications:

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Santoku

Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60

Blade Type: Double beveled blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 1.5mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Green Pakka wood

Handle Material: Black Pakka wood(ferrule: Green Pakka wood)

Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")

Weight: 131g (4.6 ounces)

Seto Iseya Molybdenum Santoku with black micarta handle -180mm

£92.00
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The Santoku has always been our most popular style of Japanese knives. This santoku from Yoshinori Seto is a great entry level introduction to Japanese knives. The blade is Molybdenum which is super durable and will be very familiar to those more used to using a western style knife.

Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 46.4mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Black Micarta

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Weight: 180g (6.3 ounces)

*Other sizes and complete set available

Seisuke Molybdenum Kiritsuke Santoku 195mm Mahogany Handle

£130.00
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A Molybdenum steel Santoku knife 195mm knife made with a black Mahogany Handle. A very versatile all purpose knife, great for slicing and dicing meat, fish and vegetables.

Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58

Blade Type: Single beveled blade

Blade Length: 195mm (7.7")

Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 1.7mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Mahogany

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Weight: 172g (6.1 ounces)

Seisuke Blue Steel No.2 Nashiji Kiritsuke Santoku 195mm Navy blue Pakka wood Handle

£175.00
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+Forged from Blue Steel No.2 this Kititsuke (Bunka) style santoku with it's subtly textured Nashiji finish is a real stand out knife.

Measuring 195mm (7.7"), this Santoku features a navy blue Pakka wood handle that provides a comfortable, balanced grip. The handle’s ergonomic design ensures stability and control during extended use.

  • Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
  • Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
  • Blade Type: Double beveled blade
  • Blade Length: 195mm (7.7")
  • Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")
  • Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.1")
  • Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
  • Handle Material: Navy blue Pakka wood
  • Handle Length: 110mm (4.3")
  • Weight: 198g (7 ounces)

Seisuke AUS10 Mirror Crossed Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm Black Pakka wood Handle

£160.00
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The Seisuke AUS10 Mirror Crossed Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm combines versatility and precision for all-purpose kitchen use. Its AUS10 steel blade with a mirror-crossed finish delivers sharp, smooth performance, while the black pakkawood handle provides a comfortable, balanced grip. A stylish, reliable knife for both everyday prep and detailed work.


Specifications:

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Santoku

Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60

Blade Type: Double beveled blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 45.5mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 1.5mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood

Handle Material: Black Pakka wood

Handle Length: 124mm (4.9")

Weight: 129g (4.6 ounces)

Seisuke SLD Migaki Polish Finish Santoku 180mm Red Pakka wood handle

£110.00
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A great intoduction to Japanese knives for those more used to Western styling. Light weight and very affordable. The SLD stainless steel needs little maintenance and the pakka wood handle can handle moisture better than a natural wood alternative.

(Pakka Wood is created by combining wood fibres with polymers).

Knife Type: Santoku

Steel Type: SLD (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 62-63

Blade Type: Double beveled blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")

Handle Material: Red Pakka wood

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Weight: 155g (5.5 ounces)

Misuzu VG10 Kasumitogi Small Bunka Japanese Knife 150mm Brown Lacquered Handle

£185.00 £165.00
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Expand your Japanese knife collection with this durable and versatile small Bunka knife from Misuzu. This small Bunka is ideal for chopping small fruit and veg, while the tip is also great for meat and fish.

Knife Type: Small Bunka

Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Double-edged blade

Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")

Blade Height: 47.5mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Brass

Handle Material: Brown Lacquered

Handle Length: 129mm (5.1")

Weight: 106g (3.7 ounces)

Sakai Kikumori Blue Steel No.1 Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm Green Pakka wood Handle

£130.00
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Super sharp blue steel no.1 means this lightweight santoku will rarely need shapening. The distinctive green pakka wood handle makes this a real stand out knife.

(Other styles available in the same range).

Steel Type: Blue Steel No.1 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)

Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Green Pakka wood

Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")

Weight: 143g (5 ounces)

JIKKO R2/SG2 Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm Burned Chestnut / Buffalo Horn Handle

£185.00
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Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafed 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule.

Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")

Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn

Handle Material: Burned Chestnut ('D' Shaped handle)

Handle Length: 127mm (5")

Weight: 119g (4.2 ounces)

Seisuke Blue Super Migaki Finished Santoku 170mm Red and Black Pakka wood Handle

£155.00
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The Seisuke Blue Super Migaki Finished Santoku 170mm is a versatile, high-performance knife. The Migaki finish not only enhances the knife’s performance by reducing drag but also gives the blade a visually appealing, polished look.

Knife Type: Santoku

Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)

Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64

Blade Type: Double beveled blade

Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 44mm (1.7")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Red and Black Pakka wood

Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")

Weight: 144g (5.1 ounces)

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Sabaki 150mm Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle

£170.00 £155.00
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The Sabaki is a hybrid between a honesuki (butchery) and utility knife. Ideal for Sashimi and more delicate ingredients. This VG10 33 layer knife comes with beautiful live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle.

Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Single edged blade

Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")

Blade Height: 41mm (1.6")

Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")

Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki)

Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")

Weight: 139g (4.9 ounces)

Seisuke Seiten Molybdenum Santoku 180mm Navy blue Pakka wood Handle

£130.00
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Beautifully balanced and affordable. This Molybedenum Santoku from Seisuke is a versatile knife that is light weighter in weight than many European knives and very comfortable in the hand.

  • Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
  • Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58
  • Blade Type: Double beveled blade
  • Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
  • Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
  • Blade Thickness: 1.7mm (0.1")
  • Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
  • Handle Material: Navy blue Pakka wood
  • Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
  • Weight: 162g (5.7 ounces)

Sakai Kikumori Blue Steel Small Santoku Japanese Knife 140mm Green Pakka wood Handle

£110.00
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The sharpness of the knives from the Kashiwa manufacturer, Sakai Kikumori, Osaka, has been recognized worldwide. This stunning green-handled santoku knife is ideal for chopping, dicing and mincing.

Steel Type: Blue Steel

Blade Hardness: HRC 64

Blade Type: Double-edged blade

Blade Length: 140mm (5.5")

Blade Height: 35mm (1.4")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Green Pakka wood

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Weight: 95g (3.4 ounces)

Misono Molybdenum Santoku Japanese Knife 180mm

£140.00 £130.00
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Molybdenum steel has a Rockwell rating of 58/59 HRC. It's hardness means it can hold a sharp edge, but not as sharp as some sharper and more expensive stainless steels, like VG10. This said the edge is very easy to maintain.

Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 58/59

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Pakka wood

Handle Length: 104mm (4.1")

Weight: 160g (5.6 ounces)

Seisuke VG5 Nashiji black dye Santoku - 165mm - Blue Canvas Micarta Handle

£150.00
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*NEW FOR 2023*

Another lovely addition to our Seisuke range. A wonderfully crafted, dimpled blade, complete with engraving and a blue canvas micarta handle.


VG5 stainless steel is made with refined, low impurity raw material, and has excellent toughness.


Specifications:

Knife Type: Santoku

Steel Type: VG5

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Handle Material: Blue Canvas Micarta

Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")

Weight: 152g (5.4 ounces)

Seisuke SK-85鋼 Ion plating Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm Gray Pakka wood Handle

£130.00 £110.00
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The Kiritsuke style of knife is becoming is becoming increasingly popular here at Chefslocker. Super stylish and versatile with a solid gray pakka wood handle. At 180mm it is a decent size without being unmanageable. The SK-85 steel is a light weight stainless steel of moderate hardness (HRC 56 - 58).

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Santoku

Steel Type: SK-85鋼 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood

Handle Material: Gray Pakka wood

Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")

Weight: 138g (4.9 ounces)

Kokubyaku Blue Super Hammered Kurouchi Santoku - 165mm Morado Handle

£175.00
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Super hard steel that will retain it's edge for an incredibly long time!

Traditional Kurouchi styling and a solid two tone Morado handle

Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)

HRC: 63-64

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2mm

Handle Material: Morado Handle

Ferrule Material: Pakka wood

Handle Length: 127mm (5")

Weight: 136g (4.8 ounces)

Seisuke SK-85 - Ion plated Kiritsuke Santoku - 180mm - Walnut Handle

£145.00 £135.00
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*NEW FOR 2024*
We're super stoked about this unique looking addition. This ION clad kiritsuke is ridiculously sharp and a real stand out knife for anyone's collection!


Steel Type: SK-85 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 56-58
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")
Weight: 138g (4.9 ounces)

Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku - 180mm - Green Pakka Wood Handle

£145.00
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An impressive fusion knife from Seisuke. Complete with a 'western' style green pakka, full tang handle and a more traditional VG10, hammered blade with engraving. This knife is built to last!

Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 39mm (1.5")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Green Pakka wood

Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")

Weight: 173g (6.1 ounces)

Nao Yamamoto White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Knife 170mm Cherry Blossoms Handle

£175.00
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Crafted by expert blacksmith Nao Yamamoto, this 170mm Santoku knife features a traditional style kurouchi finish, where the knife retains some of the residues from the forging process. A comfortable rosewood handle elevates this classic Japanese chef's knife.

Knife Type: Santoku

Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61

Blade Type: Double-edged blade

Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 5mm (0.2")

Ferrule Material: Resin

Handle Material: Cherry Blossoms

Handle Length: 129mm (5.1")

Weight: 134g (4.7 ounces)

Sakai Takayuki Super Blue No.2 Japanese Santoku Knife 165mm Keyaki. Japanese Elm Handle

£210.00 £180.00
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Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.


Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")

Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood

Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)

Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")

Weight: 137g (4.8 ounces)

Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Damascus Santoku 180mm Shitan Handle

£160.00 £155.00
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*NEW* This slightly elongated Japanese Santoku from Sakai Takayuki feels more like a Gyuto knife in the hand. Perfectly suited to those more familiar with a regular shaped chefs knife. A stunning and versatile example.


Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")

Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")

Ferrule Material: Rose Wood / Shitan (Oval - Right hand only)

Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")

Weight: 133g (4.7 ounces)

Seisuke Nami AUS10 Mirrored Finish Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm Oak Handle

£160.00 £145.00
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Finished to Seisuke's exacting standards, this 165mm Santoku features a visually dazzling mirrored Damascus finish. The quality in the detail is backed up by an impeccably sharp cutting edge that will make short work of meat, fish and vegetables.


Knife Type: Santoku

Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60

Blade Type: Double-edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")

Handle Material: Oak

Handle Length: 128mm (5")

Weight: 128g (4.5 ounces)

Seisuke Kurobeni Blue Super Hammered Kurouchi Santoku - 185mm - Red Pakka Wood Handle

£195.00
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A stunning fusion knife from Seisuke. Complete with 'western' style red pakka, full tang handle and a more traditional super blue carbon steel blade, with high Rockwell rating.

Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel)

HRC: 63-64

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")

Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2mm

Handle Material: Red Pakka wood Handle

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Length: 114mm (4.5")

Weight: 201g (7.1 ounces)

Seto Iseya G5 VG10 33 Layer 7” Santoku (180mm)

£145.00
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HandmadeVG10 Stainless steel core / Damascus 33 Layers
Hardened to Rockwell 60 degrees
Western Handle
Full Tang

Beautifully layered, this knife combines razor sharpness and durability with ease of sharpening. The elegant wave pattern known as "Kasumi Nagashi" combines perfectly with a familiar western handle
VG10 high carbon steel is the gold standard and a Chefs favourite exclusively produced in Japan. Superb edge retention, incredibly quick to sharpen and resistant to corrosion.

Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm

£105.00
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Arguably our most authentic, originally styled, blades with no frills. Just pure Japanese steel No.2 (HRC 61-62). Incredibly hard wearing and a work horse in the kitchen with the added protection of a Kurouchi finish.


Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel)

HRC: 61-62

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 3.5mm

Handle Material: Magnolia Handle

Ferrule Material: Plastic

Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")

Weight: 121g (4.3 ounces)

Tojiro (Fujitora) DP Cobalt Alloy Steel Santoku Japanese Knife 170mm

£135.00 £125.00
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Tojiro is a knife maker from Sanjyo, Niigata prefecture. Tojiro produces affordable but high quality Japanese knives and has been used all over the world for many years.


Steel Type: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel (Stain resistant steel)

VG10 Steel Core

Blade Length: 170mm

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Pakka wood

Seisuke AUS10 Nashiji Santoku Japanese Knife 170mm with Blue Pakka wood Handle

£155.00 £150.00
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Seisuke work with a large number of the very best blacksmiths throughout Japan to offer an unrivalled selection of designs and something a bit different.

Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)

HRC: 59-60

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm

Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood Handle

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Weight: 191g (6.7 ounces)

Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Suminagashi Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm

£145.00
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Another stunning example from Sakai Takayuki. Blending a traditional full tang western style handle with skilfully created Suminagashi Damascus.


Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 46.2mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")

Handle: Full Tang Mahogany 

Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")

Weight: 155g (5.5 ounces)

Kazoku Seisuke VG10 33 Layer Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife 180mm

£165.00 £155.00
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Seisuke work with many of the very best blacksmiths throughout Japan to offer an unrivalled selection of designs and something a bit different


Steel Type: VG10 33 Layer (Stain resistant steel)

HRC: 60-62

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2mm

Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood Handle

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Length: 113mm (4.4")

Weight: 175g (6.2 ounces)


*Includes matching Saya (sheath)

Kunihira Tanzo VG1 Hammered Gyuto Japanese Knife 180mm Mahogany Handle

£145.00 £135.00
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*NEW* for 2022 - Kunihira of Echizen city are a small Blacksmith that specialize in using the very best materials and traditional methods to produce some truly unique designs.

This Hand hammered blade design gives the Tanzo a real nice authentic feel


Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")

Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Mahogany

Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")

Seisuke Blue Super Migaki Finished Small Santoku Japanese Knife 140mm Red and Black Pakkawood Handle

£110.00
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This 140mm Santoku is a multi-purpose knife that handles each of the "three virtues" of Japanese cooking (meat, fish and vegetables) with ease. The traditional Pakkawood handle is durable, resistant and stylish.

Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Mirrored Santoku - 170mm

£140.00
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A New range from Sakai Takayuki and already proving popular, featuring a stunning Suminagashi Damascus patina on the entire blade, acid washed and extensively polished to highlight it's beauty. A very affordable example for a knife of this spec.


- Japanese VG10 Steel Core

- 45 Layer Suminagashi marbling

- Ergonomically designed Wood handle

- Light weight (80g)

- Double bevel

- 170mm Blade

- HRC 62 

Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm

£180.00 £160.00
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A stunning example featuring an elegant 'Sumi Nagashi' pattern created by the skilled folding and hammering of the steel. Light weight, versatile and perfect for chopping fruit and vegetables.


Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5"")

Blade Height: 40mm (1.6"")

Blade Thickness: 2.2mm

Handle Material: Shitan Handle

Ferrule Material: Pakka wood

Handle Length: 127mm (5"")

Weight: 116g (4.1 ounces)

Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm / 190mm

£160.00 £150.00
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Shaped in the same style as the legendary kantana and used in much the same way as the Santoku. ​Ideal for all chopping and slicing tasks​

  • Super sharp VG10 Steel Core
  • 33 Layered Hammered Damascus outer
  • Mahogany Handle
  • 160mm Blade / 190mm Blade
  • 2mm Spine

Seisuke AUS10 Suminagashi 180mm Santoku

£160.00 £155.00
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An extremely light weight and well balanced Japanese Knife with a beautiful 'Suminagashi' pattern, giving it an almost a marble like appearance


Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)

HRC: 59-60

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 44mm (1.7")

Blade Thickness: 1.7mm

Handle Material: Shitan Handle

Ferrule Material: Pakka wood

Handle Length: 124mm (4.9")

Weight: 115g (4.1 ounces)

Kunihira Sairyu 'Splash' VG10 Damascus Santoku Japanese Knife 170mm

£155.00 £145.00
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*NEW* for 2022 - Kunihira of Echizen city are a small Blacksmith that specialize in using the very best materials and traditional methods to produce some truly unique designs.

Many Kunihira knives tend be somewhat 'stubby', giving more control over the blade and perfect for those with slightly smaller hands


Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 1.9mm (0.075")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Pakka wood

Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")

Weight: 142g (5 ounces)

Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon Wood VG2 Hammered Santoku - 170mm - Pakka Wood (heptagonal) Handle

£140.00 £125.00
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Kanetsugu have been creating samurai swords for more than 170 years. The detailed hammer-forged pattern on the blade reflect classic bladesmithing techniques, whilst the black pakka wood, heptagonal handle has traditional charm.


The core of the blade is made out of high quality stainless steel called VG2 which is clad between the layers of SUS410, a stainless steel with low hardening characteristic helps to prevent the cracking of the metal. Together, they build one of the most durable and long-lasting blades. A Heat treating technique combined with sub-zero cooling at -70 degrees Celsius creates extremely durable, flexible, unbreakable blades with superior edge holding ability.

Steel Type: VG2 

Blade Type: Double Edged Blade

Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")

Blade Height: 49mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")

Ferrule Material: Black Pakka Wood

Handle Material: Pakka Wood (heptagonal)

Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")

Weight: 126g (4.4 ounces)

SAKAI TAKAYUKI SUPER BLUE KENGATA SANTOKU KNIFE 160MM

£210.00 £185.00
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A limited addition Kengata Santoku with a stunning American cherry wood WA handle. Light weight and beautifully balanced with a blue super steel core. A stunning piece.
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  • 160mm Blade
  • Blue super steel core (HRC 63-64)
  • Black Iron Clad
  • American Cherry Wood WA handle
  • 132g

Sakai Takayuki Hammered 33 Layers Damascus VG10​ Santoku Knife 180mm

£150.00 £145.00
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Used in every Japanese kitchen and not unlike a 180mm Gyuto but with less of a pronounced curvature. A pleasure to chop with and manageable in size.


  • Steel Type: VG10 stain-resistant steel 
  • Blade Type: Double edged blade
  • Blade Length: 180mm 
  • Blade Thickness:1.9mm
  • Blade Height:47mm


SETO ISEYA I-5 33 Layered Hammered Damascus ​Santoku Kitchen Knife With VG10 Core 180mm

£140.00
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The SETO Santoku is the ultimate multipurpose knife capable of tackling almost every kitchen task. With a slight curvature in the blade and pointed tip it can be used just as you would use a chefs knife


- VG10 Japanese Steel

- 33 Layered Damascus

- Cocobolo/pakka wood handle

- Double Bevel

- 180mm Blade

- Made in Seki Japan

KANETSUNE 33 Layer VG10 Damascus SANTOKU (180mm)

£180.00 £150.00
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- Vg10 Core

- 34 layer 'Suminagashi' wave pattern Damascus

- Pakka wood handle

- Double Bevel

- Full Tang

​- 60-61 ROCKWELL

Seto Iseya Molybdenum Santoku 180mm Mahogany Pakka wood Handle

£110.00
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Molybdenum steel Santoku in a western style. Light weight with a with full tang mahogany pakka wood Handle.

Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 46.8mm (1.8")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Mahogany Pakka wood

Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")

Weight: 177g (6.2 ounces)

SAKAI TAKAYUKI BLUE STEEL NO.2 KUROUCHI SANTOKU 170MM

£165.00 £140.00
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Steel Type:Blue Steel No.2 Kurouchi

Blade Type: Double edged blade

Blade Length: 170mm 

Blade Thickness:1.8mm

Blade Height:44mm 

Handle Length:134mm 

Weight:127g

Japanese Style 'BUNKA' / Kengata Knife with Bog Oak handle (180mm)

£325.00
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A big favourite style of Chefslocker that's a pleasure to hold and suited for almost every Kitchen task.

  • 100 Layer Damascus
  • Carbon Steel (EN42 / 15N20 Nickel)
  • Kurouchi Finish
  • 180mm Blade
  • 5,000 Year Bog Oak Handle
  • Hand Forged in Herefordshire UK

*Only one available at a time. To pre-order or request a bespoke design, please contact [email protected]




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